BLACKTHORNE ROAD, WS5 4NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4NF

BLACKTHORNE ROAD, WS5 4NF, Walsall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4NF, encompassing approximately 3275 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4NF area, explore the WS5 4NF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS5 4NF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pattison Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

BLACKTHORNE ROAD, WS5 4NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-50.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.77-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour63.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8366.67%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.6557.14%
Anti-social behaviour106.72400.00%
Burglary53.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5575.00%
Vehicle crime34.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8014.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.94-58.82%
Public order52.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2233.33%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8570.00%
Vehicle crime45.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.55-41.18%
Burglary43.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.07240.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-50.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.440.00%
Burglary51.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.530.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 202422
May 202414
April 20248
March 20247
February 202417
January 202410
December 202317
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pattison Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Botany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Delves Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fullbrook Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Talke Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1